Aschach an der Steyr: Church, cycle routes and cider culture

Aschach an der Steyr combines a Gothic parish church, marked cycling and hiking circular routes, cider culture, and digital local history. If you are looking for a hotel in Aschach an der Steyr, you can choose your destination based on the focus of your stay: architectural history, tours through fields and forests, or regional products.

Gothic parish church and church history

The Gothic parish church is a landmark of Aschach an der Steyr and is visible from every direction. The choir dates from 1471, and the nave from 1513. These two dates are 42 years apart, distinguishing two construction phases chronologically. An old statue of the Virgin Mary is located in the weekday and baptismal chapel and is the only surviving piece from the Gothic period. A document from 1108 mentions a church in Aschach an der Steyr.

Discover local history digitally

The Aschach Topothek brings together old photos, documents, and stories from private collections and makes them digitally accessible to everyone. The images, documents, and stories supplement the architectural history with other topics from the town’s history.

Compare cycling and hiking circular routes

For outdoor activities, Aschach offers a choice of eight marked cycling and hiking circular routes. They are between 3 and 20 kilometers long and lead through fields and forests. This range allows you to compare routes by length; the hiking map brings together all eight suggested tours. You can get the hiking map from the Aschach an der Steyr municipal office and local restaurants; it can also be sent to you on request. This gives you both the route lengths and an overview of all the routes on one map to help you choose your tour.

Two cycle routes with different itineraries

In addition to the circular routes, two other cycle routes provide guidance. The Voralpen Cycle Route R12 starts in Aschach an der Steyr and runs 39 kilometers to Marchtrenk. The Steyrtal Cycle Route R8 passes through Aschach and follows the Steyr River. Along the R8, there are swimming spots, rest areas, interactive stations, viewpoints, and gorges. The routes differ in their described itineraries: for the R12, the start, destination, and route length are specified; for the R8, the specific points of reference are its route through Aschach and along the Steyr, as well as the features along the route.

Cider culture and regional snacks

In the scattered settlement areas of the cider-producing municipality of Aschach an der Steyr, there are many well-signposted individual farms that produce cider and sell directly to customers. This is a distinct aspect of the town’s character alongside its circular routes and church art. For regional cuisine, the Moststub’n offers another point of interest: it has a dining room in a renovated former cowshed. Regional products are served as a snack alongside quality cider. If you plan to visit the Moststub’n, please check availability in advance.

The Martinikirtag as an annual event

The Aschach Martinikirtag is held every year on the first Sunday after St. Martin’s Day. If you would like to plan your stay around the festival, check the exact date for your travel year.

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